SME Finance & Inclusion (Egypt): Suez Canal Bank reported EGP 3.63bn net profit in H1 2026, with net interest income up 47.4% and deposits rising 14.3%, a sign of steadier funding for credit demand. Women’s Entrepreneurship (Egypt): Egypt’s MSMEDA backed 25,900 women-led projects in 2025 with over EGP 1.3bn, prioritizing micro-enterprises and pairing financing with training and capacity support. E-Invoicing Compliance (Oman): Advintek’s Al Faisal won Oman Tax Authority Approved Authorized Service Provider status, positioning it to help firms meet the Fawtara e-invoicing mandate from April 2027. Local Procurement for SMEs (Oman): be’ah said it directed 23.4% of its 2025 budget to SMEs (RO 4m) and raised its In-Country Value index to 38.4%, backed by digital transformation and local supplier inclusion. Tourism Spend with Local Content (Oman): Khareef Dhofar coverage highlights how visitor spending can be converted into local economic value through procurement from Omani agriculture, fishing and services. Business Support for Newcomers (Israel): MATI Jerusalem continues mentoring new immigrant and underserved entrepreneurs, including women and haredi business owners, with tailored guidance to help firms start and scale. Cross-border Trade (Egypt–Libya): Egypt’s Federation of Egyptian Industries signed a protocol with Benghazi chambers to plan an Egyptian-Libyan Industrial Integration Exhibition in April 2027, aiming for joint ventures and value-chain partnerships. Digital Economy Push (Egypt): Egypt’s AI startup growth is framed as government-led, with a national AI strategy, smart-city infrastructure and incentives meant to help startups test and scale. SME Growth via Loans (Philippines): GCash lending arm Fuse backs MSMEs with accessible loans, aiming to expand financial inclusion at community level.